Gumroad
Gumroad is a simple platform that helps creators sell digital products and memberships directly to their audience.
What you get
Enables creators to quickly launch and sell digital products and memberships directly to their audience, handling payments and taxes with minimal technical friction.
The problem it solves
Before Gumroad, many creators struggled with the technical complexities and costs of setting up their own e-commerce stores, managing payment gateways, and delivering digital files securely. They often found it difficult to monetize their creations quickly without needing extensive coding knowledge or a large budget. Gumroad removes these barriers, allowing creators to focus on their craft by providing a simple, ready-to-use platform for selling products and handling the underlying sales infrastructure, including global tax compliance.
Who it's for
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Pricing
Gumroad operates on a transaction-based model with no monthly subscription fees. It charges a flat 10% commission plus $0.50 per transaction for direct sales, and a higher 30% fee for sales originating from the Gumroad Discover marketplace. Standard payment processing fees (approximately 2.9% + $0.30) are added on top of the 10% platform fee for direct sales. There is a $100 minimum payout threshold, and all features are available to every creator regardless of sales volume.
Plans change often. Check Gumroad's own pricing page before you buy.
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